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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bob_Lee_Swagger, Dec 12, 2017.

  1. Dec 12, 2017 at 4:48 PM
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    Bob_Lee_Swagger

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    Bob_Lee_Swagger [OP] Active Member

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    Just purchased a 2018, 4x4 SR model on Saturday and I'm loving it so far. I'm coming from a 2000 celica so it's definitely a drastic change.

    I got lucky and a TRD off road edition came into work with a dented TRD skid plate. Their insurance covered a new one so I pounded out the dent and now have a free TRD skid plate.

    Mods on the way:
    - TRD front grille
    - Tint
    - Tailgate "Tacoma" insert
    - RFID PKE and push button start system
    - SR5 gauge cluster upgrade
    - Interior LED swap
    - HID's

    After Christmas mods:
    - 4 inch lift
    - Powder coated calipers
    - New wheels and tires
    - Running boards

    2 things I don't like about the SR are the gauge cluster and interior LED color. I have the SR5 upgraded gauge cluster and steering wheel controls on their way and I'll be pulling apart all the switches, cluster, radio, HVAC controls etc. this weekend to change them to pure white LED's.

    You may have seen my ad's on the Tacoma/tundra/4Runner Facebook pages for cluster LED swaps. I've done hundreds of them and would like to offer my services on here if an admin could reach out and let me know what I have to do to make it legit. I can do anything that lights up, clusters, hvac, switches, radios, etc.

    I'll be making a write-up for the SR5 gauge cluster swap for those interested, hopefully it's a simple plug and play.
     
    Bob_Lee_Swagger, Dec 12, 2017
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  2. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Wheeler's Off-Road Inc

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    Congrats on the new truck! Welcome to Tacoma World. :thumbsup:
     
    Wheeler's Off-Road Inc, Dec 12, 2017
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  3. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    That’s the way to go! Buy the SR and build it how you want.

    I wish we could get vinyl floors as an option.
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Dec 12, 2017
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  5. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc

    Great company. I bought all of my lift components from them. Thanks!

    I actually had it installed today. Loving it.
     
    mlmcgreg1521, Dec 12, 2017
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  6. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    Welcome to the club!!
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome!
     
    NAAC3TACO, Dec 12, 2017
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  8. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    Thanks everybody! I hope I can be of service to some and provide some cool, outside the box mods with write-ups for everyone here. I'll post up some pictures and videos of my work, truck and car when I get home.
     
    Bob_Lee_Swagger, Dec 12, 2017
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  9. Dec 12, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Dec 12, 2017
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  10. Dec 12, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    You are hitting the ground running. It'll be great to follow your build project. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    The last 2 incarnations of my Celica:
    Photo Aug 29, 4 49 18 PM.jpg

    Photo Dec 15, 4 16 56 PM.jpg



    Just got home from the dealership:

    Photo Dec 09, 11 36 09 AM.jpg Photo Dec 09, 11 36 23 AM.jpg


    100% custom RFID passive keyless entry and OEM style push button start. I designed the circuit, wrote the code and installed it myself. It auto unlocks and locks when you enter/leave the 10 foot radius and uses one of the OEM steering wheel control buttons as the push to start button.

    Photo Mar 22, 11 22 05 AM.jpg

     
    Last edited: Dec 12, 2017
    Bob_Lee_Swagger, Dec 12, 2017
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  12. Dec 12, 2017 at 8:59 PM
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    Just some of my work


    75%.jpg 2011+ blue cluster example.jpg Blue white needles.jpg Photo Mar 08, 12 34 12 PM.jpg Cargo Light.jpg tc2 pink speedo.jpg BRZ interior.jpg
     
    Bob_Lee_Swagger, Dec 12, 2017
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  13. Dec 13, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    :pccoffee::wave::thumbsup::cheers:
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    Congrats on your new Tacoma!
     
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  15. Dec 14, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Any before and after photos??
     
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  16. Dec 14, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    Well damn! :eek:
     
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